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Each of the following are examples of non-contact forces EXCEPT:
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a. The moon orbiting the Earth

b. A hand pushing an object

c. A paperclip sliding towards a magnet

d. An apple falling off a tree

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A hand pushing an object

The correct answer is b. a hand pushing an object.

What are non-contact forces?

Non-contact forces act without physically touching an object.

  • Gravity is a non-contact force that attracts objects to the center of the Earth. An apple falling off a tree is an example of it, or the moon orbiting the Earth.
  • Magnetic fields are also a non-contact force. It is the one that acts when a paper clip slides towards a magnet.

What is a contact force?

A contact force is the one that acts when objects touch. A clear example is a hand pushing an object.

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